
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ from $700 (22 Rentals)
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Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+)

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Ocean, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ocean?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Ocean Studio Apartments | $1,650 | $821 | $2,500 |
Cheap Ocean 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,837 | $1,059 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Ocean 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,316 | $1,672 | $6,821 |
Cheap Ocean 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,127 | $2,650 | $9,566 |
Cheap Ocean 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocean, NJ
Pricing Updated: 04/18/2025Current apartment rentals in the Ocean, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocean Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Wanamassa | $3,000 | $821 | 36 |
Cheapest Available Ocean Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocean, NJ is a Studio unit found at Poplar Village in the Long Branch City neighborhood priced from $821. Holly House Apartments in the Waterfront neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,362. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocean apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Poplar Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $821 |
Holly House Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,362 |
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,367 |
Continental Gardens | 1 Bedroom South | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,672 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocean, NJ
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocean area is the $1.73 price per square foot Renovated Model at Matilda Apartments in the in the Long Branch City neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Ocean apartment is the A Lesson in Luxury.... We call it Wellsbrook - ... Model at WELLSBROOK, LLC starting at $2,950 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Neptune City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocean apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Matilda Apartments | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
WELLSBROOK, LLC | A Lesson in Luxury.... We call it Wellsbrook - ... | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.68 |
Heritage Village at Oakhurst (55+) | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Twinbrook Village | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Victoria Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Wedgewood Gardens | 1 Bedroom FM | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Middlebrook at Monmouth | $2.18/sq.ft. - One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Continental Gardens | 1 BR North Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Heritage Village at Ocean, A 55+ Community | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Munroe Towers | Floorplan M | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Getting Around Ocean, NJ
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocean Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Ocean?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocean is under $1,880.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocean?
The cheapest apartment in Ocean is Poplar Village which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Ocean costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocean?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Ocean that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ocean?
Cheap apartments in Ocean have an average cost of $311 which is $2,689 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocean.
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